Interactive learning stations, exhibits, and easy-to-understand display panels invite all interested visitors to learn about the diversity, processing, and nutritional significance of regional grains. There’s plenty to discover and plenty of activities to try. For example, visitors can test their knowledge of the different types of grains and match the displayed ears of grain to the various foods made from them.
Hands-on experiments bring the topic of nutrition to life in an exciting way
Simple experiments—such as those demonstrating how the dietary fiber in whole-grain products swells—show why dietary fiber is so important for health.
“Our nutrition information and education focus on sustainable and health-promoting diets,” says Scheel. “When statistics show that nearly 10 kilograms of bread and baked goods per person are thrown away annually in Germany, this figure isn’t very tangible for some consumers and students,” Scheel continues. “In the educational demonstration, we show that 10 kilograms of bread and baked goods are equivalent to, among other things, 120 rolls or 10 loaves of bread, and how much farmland and labor go into a single kilogram loaf of bread.”
Preserving Quality, Avoiding Waste
Proper storage at home is important for maintaining the quality of grain products and reducing food waste. Here, too, there are clear and practical tips and tricks for all age groups. In cooperation with the Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart Organic Model Region, a station dedicated to organic grains was also created, which highlights the production and labeling of organically produced grain products.
Guided Tours for School Classes
In keeping with the Nutrition Center’s motto, “Enjoyment in Theory and Practice!”, guided tours followed by a hands-on session in the teaching kitchen can be booked for school classes in grades 2 through 6 as well as for private groups.
Learning outside the classroom provides a change of pace and allows students to apply the knowledge gained in the exhibition in a practical way and deepen their understanding by preparing simple meals and beverages. For a visit to the educational exhibition with a hands-on session, teachers should plan for approximately three hours and two euros per student to cover materials and food.
Available dates for school group visits are listed on the website under the “Events” tab—“Educational Exhibition” at https://ernaehrungszentrum-lb.landwirtschaft-bw.de
Address:
Mittlerer Neckar Nutrition Center
Hindenburgstraße 30/1 (access via the Eugenstraße entrance)
71638 Ludwigsburg
Opening hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
And by appointment
Contact for inquiries:
Ludmilla Scheel, Tel. 07141 144-42841
Franziska Bartek, Tel. 07141 144-43124
